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DE55 OUG

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

160,419 mi
Last recorded160,419 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 OUG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 160,419 miles

Offside Rear brake bind

Offside Rear brake pads worn

engine management light on dash

Pass 10 May 2016 149,883 miles

Engine Management lamp on dash.

Pass 19 May 2015 135,490 miles

rear subframe corroded.

n/s rear indicator faded.

both rear tyres cracking in tread.

engine management light on dash.

n/s rear brake backing plate corroded and broken loose.

Pass 20 May 2014 122,885 miles

rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 23 May 2013 109,392 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

eml lamp on

Pass 15 May 2012 93,673 miles

engine management light on dash.

Pass 19 May 2011 75,619 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 57,168 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Apr 2010 57,168 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Outer Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 39,190 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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DE55 OUG is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2005 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 98,343 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DE55 OUG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DE55 OUG registered?

DE55 OUG is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 November 2005.

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